The Empress Key 3
I want to ask forgiveness to the Artist and websites I have taken images from
The rush of the Year of the Horse and the power of Spring Time energy is teaching me the importance of meditation and stilling my mind to be in the moment.. Gifts from the High Priestess certainly.
The Empress
" Highlights of the Tarot "
Paul Foster Case
This book is so powerful even Jason Lotterhand says to memorize it. ( for fun of course )
Key 3 The Empress
fundamentally this key reprints Creative Imagination
Great Article on line
(You can read the above at another time. Somewhat long but very good. )
All of it’s symbolism refers basically to reproduction multiplication and growth . In direct contrast to the virginal High Priestess , the Empress is a pregnant matron, She is Venus , goddess of Love, Beauty and Growth and Fruitfulness. She is the Great Mother principle in Nature. She represents the activity of the subconscious mind.
The Stream and waterfall symbolize the stream of consciousness. It flows from the robe of the High Priestess as do all the streams pictured in the Tarot. The water falling into the pool is again the representation of the Positive and Negative potencies of the Life-Force . These potencies are also symbolized by the scepter of the Empress
The heart and dove pearls wheat and trees are all Venusian symbols . The Necklace of seven pearls symbolize the astrological planets and the twelve stars about her head represent the twelve sings of the zodiac.
Taken from the Highlights of the Tarot with coloring instructions Builders of the Adytum .
“ I noted that the Empress is Isis Urania in her Earthly expansion. “ M. Youngbear
Empress from the Dianic Tradition
The Feminist Tarot
by Sally Gearhart and Susan Rennie
3 The Empress Planet Venus Upright Fertility
Earth Mother Venus the eternal resource, she from whom all come and to whom all return Love productivity , generative forces. The holder and carrier of seeds to fruition . Usually the heterosexual woman. But also that aspect of all women in touch with physically sensually derived energy.
A time of Circumstance for great growth of any kind . Special bountifulness for creative and artist people The querent of someone near her experiences deep unfolding , expansion and stretching . The femaleness of the human species is suggested in the card and the passing of power from mother to daughter. The suggestion is that the female rightfully controls the size and character of the human species. Thus the querent may be faced with the reality of male control of female bodies e.g., abortion rights , forced sterilization, prostitution , marriage and rape . incest.
This entire book was channeled by Sally Gearhart.
The Illustrated Key t the Tarot.
The Veil of Divination.
Arthur Edward Waite
( My Notes M. Y. ) I did not include the entire page .. just some distinct notes.
…:the gateway or door by which an entrance is obtained into this life as into the Garden of Venus and then by which is beyond , its the secret known to the High priestess, which is communicated by The Empress Direct. The identification of the Divine Word.
Subconscious Mind given form by word .
" The Essence of Magic "
Mary Greer
3 Empress
The Empress is the source of the creative life force and represents the fruitfulness of the earth.
She is the Earth and Grain Mother Gaia, Demeter, Ceres , in touch with encouraging the growth of all things. She is also Venus / Aphrodite; source of love beauty luxury and sensuality. AS the imperatrix of creativity she rules over the imagination. When you embody her energy relationships come before everything else; the mothering and nurturing relationship to a child , a sexual relationship with a partner , or your creative relationship with an art or craft. Others see you as a graceful and bountiful advocate and patron of the full gamut of the pleasures of life.
The negative aspect of Empress consciousness is in becoming smothering jealous and overwhelming Generally she epitomizes mothering nurture and creating
Ylang Ylang used by the Goddess Amaterasu Omi Kami
Vanilla ( Balsam of Peru ) Aztec Goddess
Rose The rose according to the Gnostic scriptures sprouted from the Menarchal blood of the Psyche Virginal Soul when she became enamored of Eros .
You can find all these on the internet to learn more of their qualities of in Mary Greer’s book the Essence of Magic New Castle Publishing Co.
Tarot for yourself Mary Greer.
…the desire to give birth to something remarkable recognizing the abundance and balance to everything.. see more in her book. Tarot for Yourself. M. Greer.
High School Astrology A textbook of Ageless Wisdom
Arisa Victor AKA Granny Rainbow
Granny Rainbow's School of Ageless Wisdom
" High " Magic
In Arisa Victor’s book, you will find an amazing resource in the entire book.
I especially enjoyed her Section on the Tarot and Astrology pages 160 - 169
You can find this book on Amazon and I am sure other resources as well or write to Arisa if you like. I have her address.
The Spoken Cabala.
Jason Lotterhand
Edited by Arisa Victor
This book changed my life
You can listen to his excellent lectures
taroteveryday.com
Web Index for other great resources
This was very very resourceful for me
The Empress
According to the B.O.T.A.
According to the B.O.T.A.
Key Number 3
Hebrew Letter Daleth
Signification Door
Color Green
Color Green
Note F #
Guematria 4
Astrology Venus
Alchemy Copper
Next month I will be adding the proper names of these images. Until it is up to you to unravel the mystery.
I find that these last three gatherings have been more then food for me. I have felt a growth stirring in my center . The place that is truly only my own. Perhaps truth is the only means to enter Each of our own individual Holy Of Holies. Spirit rides on truth.
It dawned on me that ( sort of a pun there.. ) that all the spirit of our gatherings have been in perfect timing to our Great Mother and Her Divine Creation.
Starting in January when all is quiet we came into the Fool Super Consciousness Mind ,
The Scintillating Intelligence which is Uranus ruled.
Imbolc we embraced all our tools for the new cycle of creative expression for 2014 .with the help of the Magician’s Transparent Intelligence of the The Self Conscious Mind . Ruled by Mercury.
it was explained that s/he will be with us through out this entire journey , to carry our bag for us.. to hand us our tools to carry our thoughts and memories . The Inner Mystery .
On our first stop we met up with the High Priestess who baptized us with her pure waters of the Subconscious mind. Bestowing the Tora to us she reminded us that our divine intelligence links us to her Uniting Intelligence . The eternal everlasting and always present wisdom which is our birthright. We are tapping into this intelligence at ALL times. It is pure and it is us and it is the web that connects us all . thus the word Uniting Intelligence. Ruled by The Moon
Now we wake up to the Mother. The Creative Imagination The Luminous Intelligence birthed and nurtured by Venus .
The Empress whispered in my ear a message of waking up which I posted on Facebook not too long ago.
The Equinox
The waters of Her wisdom roll over me
Gently waking me from the old spells my ego spun in haste
Kisses of the Empress surround me in green shoots
The breeze of Eternal truth...
Shakes me
Calls me
" Wake up..
Wake up now dear one.Its time to wake up and grow. "
Spring Equinox. 2014 M.Youngbear
Card Images from the Tarot ng Daigdig sa Balintataw
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/daigdig-world-pupil/
I can’t help but believe that spirit jumps right into our laps as soon if not before we even get the inclination to call upon Her.
She is always with us and when we wake up to the presence of the Goddess moment by moment , we can find that it is faster then the call . It is the NOW. the Epiphany that we are NEVER alone. We are part of the Divine Expression and we are in control of our very lives.
The clearer this becomes for me the more beautiful and in control my life becomes.
The Empress is the LIFE FORCE.
She is that which births and is birthed in the Word .
Her confirmation to me of the synchrony of Her Presence as it unfold all around me like these crocus and tulips blooming..etc.. is confirmation enough .. Magic is Alive and Goddess is afoot.
Conclusion :
Lessons and Online invites yes or no
If you do not want to be a part of these lessons or if you want them printed for you to pick up at the next circle please let me know. I also realize that you all are busy pillars of our community. If this is just too much to attend to ?
I do understand. Simply send me a love letter telling me that your not able to participate and want to be taken off the list. I get it really.
I do understand. Simply send me a love letter telling me that your not able to participate and want to be taken off the list. I get it really.
Hestory
I created this circle with the intention to unite othe women of our community as we bless ourselves, our community , our creation and each other.
This is a council of holy pillars.
There is no direct traditional thread of High Magic used other than the Original source … Love Trust and Respect . Each host can invite their tradition to share with the group but by no means does this limit the group to express our own individuality.
Keeping it Alive and Real The Time Keeper
The talking circle is limited to 2 mins pr person and the things said in this circle are not to be repeated. This is perfect trust. If you wish council please let me know and we can arrange a separate time to meet . We have a lot to contain in our 90 min meeting. This is to be honored and the host and timekeeper are to be respected in honoring the sacred space we are using . Please honor this time when creating your rituals in the future. We have done very well with our intentional magic so far. !
Who Can Host and or attend a meeting ?
As it is true that no knowledge of tarot or ritual is needed in our circle , I am asking only those with experience in leading ritual step forward at this time to co host our circle.
If any of you wish to study or resonate with any of our co hosts please approach them at the end of the evening.
We have an outline of our rituals that I am very happy to share with any of you upon request and the ritual outline will in the future be distributed to us at the beginning of the circle. When you sign up for hosting or if you ask me I will send you the outline upon request.
Money Matters
Your donations at the door does help with expenses such as candles, copies for outlines and songs, travel expenses for special guests soon to come and to contribute to the energy of the group. Donations are not expected but gleefully accepted. $ anything you can give. . If not this time the next.
These healing circles are women only.
Please leave your children. pets and male mates at home to enjoy themselves.
This meeting is for YOU .
The Empress birthed the name of this circle to me in the Poem of The High Priestess
She came to me as the Empress and said .. Yes you all are the Sisters of the Starry Crown.
Look at the crown of the Empress… She is holding the heart of Venus..
She has begun the growth of our creative process yet again with us all
Sisters of the Starry Crown. In perfect Love and Perfect Trust.
Thanks for sharing my thoughts. I love you.
Mana
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